Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
1. Brown the Butter:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter foams, then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5–7 minutes).
Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and let cool for 10 minutes.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor).
5. Bake the Cookies:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underbaked.
6. Cool and Serve:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, nutty, and packed with rich chocolatey goodness! Perfect for any occasion.